Renowned Radio Programmer Buddy Scott Passes Away
Programming legend Buddy Kincer, best known as Buddy Scott, passed away on Sunday morning following a brief illness. The news was confirmed by a post on his Facebook page made by a family member.
President Biden Among Mourners For Radio Host Joe Madison
Renowned civil rights activist and Radio Hall of Fame member Joe Madison has passed away at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer. Known on-air as the Black Eagle, Madison had a barrier-breaking career both inside the studio and out.
First All-Female Morning Show Comes To Asheville
Asheville Media Group is introducing three new morning shows in Western North Carolina, including Asheville's first all-female morning show. Starting February 5, The Morning Mix with Melanie & Crystal will debut on Mix 96.5
Trio Of Promotions As RAB Raises Johnson, Pham, and Wright
The Radio Advertising Bureau has recently elevated three of its team members to new leadership positions. The promotions include Kim Johnson, Cynthia Pham, and Madison Wright to roles in the Professional Development, Digital Services, and Events and Communications divisions.
Stephens Media Promotes Mike Elroy To PD In OK
Stephens Media Group has announced the promotion of Mike Elroy to Program Director at KKAJ in Ardmore, OK. Elroy has been with the Country station for six years. First first task in leading the station is to find a new morning show host in the station's ongoing search.
Charlotte’s Maney and LauRen Make Carolina/Georgia Expansion
Beasley Media Group Charlotte's Maney and LauRen Morning Show is expanding across the southeast. Starting February 5, the show will be broadcast in Fayetteville, NC on My Kiss 93.5 and Augusta, GA on HD 98.3, replacing The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on both.
Research Director, Inc. Lifts Nicole Somerville To COO
Research Director, Inc. is promoting Data and Production Manager Nicole Somerville to Chief Operating Officer of the ratings analysis firm. Somerville has been with Research Director since July 1998 with a background in data and client consultations.
‘Rick & Bubba’ Coming To An End After 30 Years
On Thursday's Rick & Bubba Show, Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey announced the show will conclude at the end of 2024. The Birmingham, AL-based show started in 1994, spreading to more than 60 stations across the US in syndication.
Tim Rainey Moves To PD In The PNW, Helming Portland’s Z100
iHeartMedia Portland has appointed Tim Rainey as the new Program Director for Z100 (KKRZ) and Jam'n 107.5 (KXJM). Rainey moves up the West Coast from his previous position as Senior Director of Content Marketing with the Southern California News Group.
Analyst Matt Bailey Examines Pop Music In Solo Venture
Matt Bailey, formerly of Coleman Insights subsidiary Integr8 Research, has unveiled his new research venture, Graphs About Songs. This Substack delves into the evolving trends in popular music by analyzing Spotify data, Billboard charts, and other public data sources.
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